SENIORS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SENIOR YEAR
Make sure your schedule meets all the remaining credits needed on your transcript.
Make sure your senior picture and quotes are turned in through your Google Classroom Class of 2024
Senior meeting with your counselor 1st semester
Get to know SchooLinks - you will review your transcripts, add your colleges, & find scholarships under the Finances tab
Transcripts are automatically sent when you add your colleges to SchooLinks
Apply for colleges
Search and apply for scholarships - browse scholarships listed in SchooLinks under the Finances tab or HERE
DATES & DEADLINES
1st Semester
Senior class meeting -Aug 23rd
Academic Awards Ceremony
Senior Pre-Survey in SchooLinks - October 15th
Senior Work Days - October 17th
2nd Semester
Volunteer Hours - If you are turning in volunteer hours, please have your hours turned in to the registrar in the counseling office by Spring Break
NHS dues paid by April 15th
Senior Class Meeting - April 25th in the Auditorium during Wildcat - Senior informational book handed out
Prom - April 20th
LAST SENIOR MEETING - MANDATORY FOR ALL SENIORS - APRIL 25TH
Turn in your letters of college acceptance and scholarships to the counseling office to be in the slideshow and graduation program - May 5th
BE SURE TO ADD YOUR FINAL COLLEGE ON SCHOOLINKS - to avoid the delay of your final transcript being sent to your college of choice. This is part of your check out.
Work Experience Hours - please turn in all your work hours by May 10th
Senior Exit Survey - May 10th
Senior Checkout - May 10th
Graduation Practice - May 13th
Graduation - May 14th 6:00PM
NCAA
If you plan on playing sports in college, students are responsible for registering with the NCAA
Students are responsible for making sure their classes are NCAA-approved. All NCAA-approved classes will have a green check mark next to the class in the FMHS Course Guide. Visit with your counselor if you have any questions.
SENIOR CHECKOUT & REQUIRED STEPS
Senior checkout will be May 10th, 8:00-12:00 in the auditorium. 12:00-3:15 in the counseling office.
Seniors will receive their checkout sheet during 3rd hour class on Monday, May 6th. Students will have all week to have their teachers/college professors sign off on their sheets & pay fees. Counselors will sign off on the sheets last on Friday in the auditorium.
If students do not have a 3rd-hour class, please pick up your checkout sheet in the Counseling office.
Caps and Gowns will be picked up on Friday, May 10th in the Auditorium after everything has been signed off on your checkout sheet.
GRADUATION & REHEARSAL
Seniors must have their fees paid, checkout sheet completely signed off, and turned in to the counseling office by the end of the day on May 10th.
Graduation rehearsal is MANDATORY for all graduating seniors at Stocker Stadium on
May 13th, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Graduation will be held at Stocker Stadium at 6:00 pm
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & PROFICIENCY
25 Credits
4 ELA credits
3 Math credits
3 Science credits
3 Social Studies credits
0.5 PE credit
0.5 Personal Fitness & Wellness credit
0.5 Fine Arts credit
0.5 Computer Science credit
0.5 Financial Literacy credit
10 Elective credits
GPA 2.0+
Meet testing proficiency cutoff scores (see below)
PROFICIENCY PLANS FOR GRADUATION
English 470 or above
Math 500 or above
If you wish to retake your SAT test during your Senior year, you need to schedule it HERE
Score a 2 or higher on an AP exam.
Complete a CMU or CMU Tech course with a C or above.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Score a 31 or higher.
FMHS will be hosting the ASVAB test on February 22, 2024 at 8AM!
Use this link to register.
Click HERE to fill out the form if you are doing the Capstone presentation.
College Bound Students
Visit colleges if you haven't already. Here are some college interview tips.
Get to know SchooLinks - you will add your colleges, find scholarships, and review your transcripts. This is how transcripts are sent to colleges!
Finalize a college list by weighing how well each college meets your needs.
If you are applying to colleges in Colorado, wait until October during the Free College Application Days
Applying for colleges:
Complete your FAFSA application
Search and apply for scholarships - browse scholarships listed in SchooLinks. HERE are also some websites with scholarships to check out
Military Bound Students
Take the ASVAB test to qualify for enlistment in the military. Click on ASVAB above for more information or see Ms. Hoffa in the library.
This is also an excellent tool for career exploration.
Talk with your counselor if you need help connecting to a certain branch of the military.
Work Force Bound Students
Need help creating a resume? Try this resume builder.
Utilize the Mesa County Workforce Center for job hunting and career development opportunities.
Talk to your counselor or Ms. Hoffa in the library about career exploration field trips, job shadowing opportunities, internships, & apprenticeships.
SWAP (SCHOOL TO WORK ALLIANCE PROGRAM) SWAP puts together a Youth Career & Resource Fair every year. This is open to all students across the Grand Valley.
Come ready to meet employers
Dress for success
Bring your resume
You can also contact the SWAP team at 970-254-6011 if you have any questions.
TRANSCRIPTS, COLLEGE & FINANCIAL AID
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts for students still attending Fruita Monument can be obtained electronically through Schoolinks.
Click here to Access Your Transcript In SchooLinks
Graduation Requirements & How To Read Your Transcript
SCHOOLINKS & COMMON APP
YOU MUST ADD YOUR COLLEGES TO SCHOOLINKS
SchooLinks is where you can access your transcripts, look for careers, and apply for colleges and scholarships.
You can also watch the video on getting started with Common App on the College & Career tab.
FAFSA
What is the FAFSA form?
Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy. Please see Ms. Hoffa in the library if you need assistance.
Browse this guide for help on filling out your FAFSA form.
Scholarships
Here are some scholarships to check out.
Scholarships offered to students will be posted in SchooLinks as they are turned in to the FMHS staff. Most are updated after the new year.
Application guide for first-time students.webmGETTING STARTED WITH COMMON APP
LINKING COMMON APP TO SCHOOLINKS
SchooLinks is where you can access your transcripts, look for careers, and apply for colleges and scholarships.
Click on Jostens to shop all your graduation needs.
Yearbooks
Class Jewelry
Graduation Packages
Yearbook Ads
Letter Jackets
Custom Spirit Wear